• The November PTA meeting is Tuesday, November 12th at 7PM.
  • This Friday morning, we will be conducting a lock-down drill around 9AM. Please review the procedures outlined in your emergency binder.
  • Mark your calendars - The fall drama club performance is being held Friday, November 15th. There will be an all-school assembly in the afternoon at 1:30.
  • Friday morning is our Veteran's Breakfast. Thank you to Kelly and all who have helped organize and contribute to the event.
  • I am always looking for staff member to read the morning Words of Wisdom. If you are interested in helping, please let me know. Here is the schedule for the next few weeks:ek of Nov. 4th - Dawn J.
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    • Week of Nov. 18th - Amanda
    • Week of Nov. 25th - ??
  • The Education Foundation is hosting its largest fundraiser on November 16th at the French Creek Golf Club. Tickets are $50.00 in advance or $60.00 at the door. The profits help to fund the education mini-grants. More information is available at http://www.ojref.org/help.php
  • This week's WFSG on Thursday will be devoted to conference scheduling. Let's meet in the library at 7:50. Please bring your conference slips and schedules. Please do not schedule any conferences prior to meeting on Thursday.
  • As you probably already know, our weekly grade-level meetings AND the WFSG are both opportunities for professional development. If we hope to continue our students' growth, the embedded professional development is vital to improving our craft.
  • This Tuesday morning is a Level II/portfolio support drop-in session in the library. Josh Hoyt will be in the library at 7:50 for anyone who has questions or just wants to check-in.
  • Since this is the" Year of the Writer", all classes are expected to have student writing hanging either in the classroom or in the hallway for parent-conferences. I suggest an explanation of the strategy or purpose of the writing hanging close to the student writing.
  • Here is some important information regarding about the close of trimester one:
      • Tuesday, December 3rd - Tri 1 conclude
      • Technology support is "on-call" the weekend of December 7 and 8. Simply email Jeff or Richard if you experience difficulty
      • Monday, December 9th at 3:30 - Tri 1 grades are due
      • Wednesday, December 11th - 12PM - Tri 1 Progress Reports go live